Medication management tools for the home based elderly Nicole Percival

Medication & The Elderly

Medication Management Problems Factors influencing medication compliance Reasons for non-adherence Consequences of medication mismanagement

Medication Management Tools – Considerations

Medication Management Tools – Existing Technology

Conclusion

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